Knights Support Life Runners at Annual Across America Relay
On Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2018 Brother Dan Flaherty, also a member of the St. Cecilia Chapter of the LIFE Runners, Rockaway, NJ joined fellow Catholics and LIFE Runners in kicking off the east coast start of the Across America Relay for Life. The nationwide pro-life relay and fundraiser against legalized abortion aims to complete an overall total of 5,564 miles in the 40 days through Lent raising funds to combat abortion and to bring awareness to this national tragedy in hopes of changing hearts. The Long Valley Council was able to contribute nearly $300.00 to this very important pro-life relay on very short notice. Great job Knights and kudos to all of the LIFE Runners for their efforts.
Start of relay in Brooklyn
Start of relay in Brooklyn
Statue of Liberty as seen from the Brooklyn Bridge bicycle/pedestrian only passage
LIFE Runner being interviewed
The street sign at Planned Parenthood on Bleecker Street in Manhattan reads “Margaret Sanger Square.” Margaret Sanger was instrumental in promoting abortion.
In a show of support for the pro life citizens of Ireland In anticipation of their country’s vote to allow abortion LIFE Runners prepare a picture for social media
In a show of support for the pro life citizens of Ireland In anticipation of their country’s vote to allow abortion LIFE Runners prepare a picture for social media
Moments before the start! Some LIFE Runners from a Brooklyn Chapter pose with a few LIFE Runners from the St. Cecilia Chapter to memorialize the event
Brother Dan and two other LIFE Runners
Brother Dan praying for the unborn on Bleecker Street in Manhattan near a Planned Parenthood facility. In the background is a news crew which conducted many interviews